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By FirstCutlervilleCRC

Welcome to the First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Podcast!
Host and Student Ministries Director Sami Kerkstra connects with guests to discuss the people, community and ministries of First Cutlerville CRC, after she has a fun introduction with her co-host Pastor Josh VanDrunen!
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Meeting Mark and Molly

You Heard It Hear First May 01, 2026
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Meeting Mark and Molly

Meeting Mark and Molly

Enjoy this fun episode with Mark and Molly Medenblik! We have a great time chatting about all kinds of things. Where they grew up, how they met, pets, animals, coffee orders, work and so much more!

May 01, 202651:07
Spring Break Recaps with PJ and Sami

Spring Break Recaps with PJ and Sami

Enjoy this fun episode of Pastor Josh and Sami catching up and recapping their spring break trips!

Apr 17, 202631:40
Chatting with the Kruls!

Chatting with the Kruls!

Enjoy this great episode with Jim and Michelle Krul! We chat about all kinds of things. How they met, becoming grandparents, sports team rivalries (which are all in good fun!!), church involvement and more!

Apr 03, 202647:53
Isaiah 117 House with Stacy Meulenberg

Isaiah 117 House with Stacy Meulenberg

Tune in for a great interview today! Stacy Meulenberg joins Sami to chat about the Isaiah 117 house and the exciting things coming to Kent County soon!

Mar 27, 202639:12
Catching up with Sami Kerkstra

Catching up with Sami Kerkstra

Today Pastor Josh gets to do the interviewing and has a fun conversation with Sami about David's Classis examination for becoming a pastor, then they chat about what it's like to be a leader on a retreat weekend!

Enjoy!

Feb 16, 202632:13
Becoming a Nurse with Olivia Bruinsma

Becoming a Nurse with Olivia Bruinsma

Enjoy this fun episode with Olivia and Sami!

We chat about nursing school, nurse tech, clinicals, and the big nursing exam then we have some fun chatting about wedding planning and the first few months of marriage!

Jan 23, 202644:05
Meet the Ellens!

Meet the Ellens!

Happy New Year everyone!

Enjoy this fun first episode of 2026 with a chaotic intro with Sami and Pastor Josh, then a wonderful interview with Randy and Luanne Ellens!

We talk family, work, hobbies, travel, walking and more!!

Jan 16, 202641:53
Christmas Songs Finish the Line with Nick and Dave Bosch

Christmas Songs Finish the Line with Nick and Dave Bosch

Shannon Hahn joins Sami as her co-host today for the final episode of 2025!

Then Dave and Nick Bosch join Sami in studio to talk some life updates, fun trips and more! Then we have fun playing a couple of Christmas games!

Enjoy

Dec 31, 202541:00
Christmas Catchphrase with the Gort

Christmas Catchphrase with the Gort

Enjoy this fun Christmas filled episode with a silly intro with Pastor Josh and Sami then some fun conversation and a great game of catchphrase with Jason and Holly Gort!

Dec 19, 202543:41
Getting Excited for Thanksgiving!

Getting Excited for Thanksgiving!

On today's episode Pastor Josh and Sami have fun just chatting and getting excited for Thanksgiving.

They also do some fun "Thanksgiving Icebreaker" questions.

Feel free to use them at your own Thanksgiving Day parties!

Nov 25, 202533:52
Hiking the Grand Canyon with Heidi and Laura

Hiking the Grand Canyon with Heidi and Laura

A fun episode chatting about the adventures of hiking the Grand Canyon!

Enjoy this fun episode :)

Nov 21, 202537:16
Girly Pops on the podcast - Again!

Girly Pops on the podcast - Again!

Enjoy this fun silly podcast with some middle school girlies!

We have fun talking about all kinds of things! Such as, their favorite things, school, youth group, bible study and we wrap it up with some Bible Trivia!!

Nov 17, 202542:33
Chatting with Donna!

Chatting with Donna!

Enjoy today's long intro with Sami and Pastor Josh!

Then enjoy a fun conversation about all kinds of things with Donna Bosscher!

Oct 31, 202537:39
Gord Brinks and Phil Brouwer: New Bible Study

Gord Brinks and Phil Brouwer: New Bible Study

Enjoy a silly intro with Pastor Josh and Sami today!

Then enjoy a great conversation with Gord and Phil about the new Bible study here at First Cutlerville on Wednesday evenings!



Oct 24, 202537:41
Get to know the Heidmann!

Get to know the Heidmann!

Brian and Kara Heidmann stop in for a fun chat!


Enjoy getting to know them a bit more :)

Oct 13, 202535:38
Childhood Pals Will and Alex!

Childhood Pals Will and Alex!

On today's episode Sami has fun chatting with Will Heemstra and Alex Meulenberg about all kinds of things!

We thought of more to talk about after, so we will have to do a part two someday!

Enjoy this fun conversation!

Sep 26, 202537:21
Sabbatical Recap with Pastor Josh

Sabbatical Recap with Pastor Josh

Get a glimpse into Pastor Josh's sabbatical this summer on today's episode!

Sep 19, 202539:01
Kerkstras on the Pod!

Kerkstras on the Pod!

We are back!

Pastor Josh and Sami have fun jumping back into podcasting after they both had some time away.


Then Pastor Josh takes some time to interview Sami and David about their wedding and vacation.


Enjoy this fun conversation :)

Sep 12, 202536:51
Adult Ministry Summer Update

Adult Ministry Summer Update

Today Sophie Baar joins Sami as her guest intro co-host and we have a fun time chatting!

Then Kari Witte is back to chat about some fun things she has been up to as well as some adult ministry things happening!


Enjoy!

Jul 18, 202526:53
Mission Trip 2025 report!

Mission Trip 2025 report!

Shannon and Harper join Sami on the podcast today for a fun into (be prepared for a scream about a spider a few minutes in!!)

Then Zack and Cole join Sami to talk about the mission trip!!!


Enjoy!

Jul 11, 202548:10
Summer GoKids Update!!

Summer GoKids Update!!

Welcome back to the podcast after a little bit of a break!

On today's episode, Sami has a fun surprise guest co-host to kick off the episode. Then she is joined by Erin and Ellie Fennema as well as Sherri VanAartsen to talk about summer GoKids!

Enjoy :)

Jul 07, 202533:16
Catch up Time with Sami and Pastor Josh

Catch up Time with Sami and Pastor Josh

Sami and Pastor Josh have fun chatting on the last podcast before he leaves for sabbatical!

Jun 06, 202532:31
Get to know the Dekkers!

Get to know the Dekkers!

Harry and Judy Dekker stop in for a lovely chat on this week's episode!

Enjoy!

May 09, 202538:28
Conference Recaps

Conference Recaps

Pastor Josh and Sami both has opportunities to go to different conferences this past week so they spend some time recapping them!

Enjoy!

May 02, 202534:20
A mission trip recap with Julie Jeltema

A mission trip recap with Julie Jeltema

On today's episode Julie Jeltema is back to chat about a mission trip she went on with her work. Very cool to see all the ways they were able to serve, how it came to be and how impactful service trips can be.

Enjoy this fun and honest conversation.

Apr 21, 202541:44
Talking Spring Break

Talking Spring Break

Pastor Josh and Sami have some fun talking about spring break plans on todays episode!

Enjoy!!

Apr 04, 202526:36
Chatting with Stan and Wanda DeJager

Chatting with Stan and Wanda DeJager

On today's episode Stan and Wanda DeJager stop in for a chat!

We have a fun time talking about where they grew up, their family, hobbies, working at South Chirstian and working at two different YoungLife camps.


Hope you enjoy!

Mar 31, 202549:08
Adult Ministries Coordinator - Kari Witte

Adult Ministries Coordinator - Kari Witte

Kari stops in to chat all things Adult Ministries! Hope you enjoy our fun conversation!

Mar 11, 202534:44
Disaster Relief with Phil Brouwer

Disaster Relief with Phil Brouwer

Phil Brouwer stops in for a chat after his trip to North Carolina with World Renew to do some disaster relief from hurricane Helene.

Feb 28, 202543:14
High School Retreat Recap

High School Retreat Recap

Sami and Cayla have a fun time recapping their weekend and Springhill for the high school retreat! :)

Enjoy!

Feb 21, 202535:38
Middle School Winter Retreat Recap

Middle School Winter Retreat Recap

A middle school student and leader join Sami on the podcast today to recap all the fun things that happened on the middle school retreat this year!

Enjoy!

Feb 12, 202540:23
Meet the Meengs!

Meet the Meengs!

On today's episode we hear from Pastor Josh a bit about the car fire during the introduction.

Then Sami has a fun conversation with Jeff and Laura Meengs!

Enjoy!

Jan 31, 202539:37
Chatting with Marilyn Jonker

Chatting with Marilyn Jonker

On today's episode we have fun chatting with Marilyn about her life!

Enjoy!

Apologizes again for the poor sound quality

Jan 18, 202528:18
Hello 2025!

Hello 2025!

On today's episode Sami shares a fun and exciting life update! Pastor Josh also talks about the new sermon series and a few other fun topics.

Enjoy this kick off to 2025 episode!

Jan 10, 202532:14
The 3rd annual Christmas Trivia episode!

The 3rd annual Christmas Trivia episode!

Nick and Holly are back for another great game of Christmas Trivia!

Sorry again for the poor sound quality during the introduction.

Dec 27, 202447:54
Chatting with Mark and Julie Fennema

Chatting with Mark and Julie Fennema

We have a fun time catching up with Mark and Julie Fennema and talking all about their life!

Apologies for the poor sound quality on this episode. We had some technical difficulties with the mics that we were unaware of.

Dec 13, 202442:40
Chatting with the Snyders

Chatting with the Snyders

Peter and Tiffany Snyder stop in for a chat on this week's episode!

Enjoy!

Dec 06, 202435:34
Thanksgiving Trivia

Thanksgiving Trivia

Enjoy this fun Thanksgiving filled episode with Pastor Josh, Sami and Ruth DeYoung! We spend some time talking about Thanksgiving traditions and do some fun Thanksgiving Trivia!

Nov 21, 202439:36
Catching up with Dave and Brenda Bosch

Catching up with Dave and Brenda Bosch

On this episode Dave and Brenda Bosch stop in for a chat. We talk about family, cabin time, their hobbies, church involvement and more!

Enjoy!

Nov 08, 202447:35
Meet the Potters

Meet the Potters

On today's episode Lori and Elizabeth stop in to introduce themselves and chat about all kinds of things!

Family

Football

Travel

Church

and more!

Oct 25, 202441:12
Worship Planning Update

Worship Planning Update

Heidi Wassink stops in to chat about all things worship planning.

Enjoy!

Oct 11, 202429:46
Get to know Shannon Hahn!

Get to know Shannon Hahn!

Shannon stops in for a fun chat with Sami on this week's episode! Enjoy our fun conversation :)

Oct 04, 202438:58
Student Ministries Start!

Student Ministries Start!

Pastor Josh gets to do the interviewing on today's episode! Enjoy today's conversation about the start of student ministries for the year! :)

Sep 27, 202430:43
An update in Childrens Ministries!

An update in Childrens Ministries!

Erin Fennema stops in to chat about all the things coming up for children's ministry!

Sep 14, 202430:04
We are back!

We are back!

Enjoy todays episode with Pastor Josh and Sami! Pastor Josh tells us a little bit about the new sermon series as well as what goes into planning a sermon. :)

Sep 08, 202425:20
Mission Trip Recap with Sami and Sophie

Mission Trip Recap with Sami and Sophie

Learn a bit more about the high school youth group summer mission trip to Zuni, NM with Sami and Sophie!

Aug 09, 202439:31
Meet the Spoelmas!

Meet the Spoelmas!

Kim and Dan Spoelma stop in for a chat on today's episode!

Enjoy! :)

May 20, 202426:28
Time for another catch up

Time for another catch up

Pastor Josh and Sami do a little post spring break/end of ministry year catch up on today's episode!

Enjoy! :)

Apr 13, 202421:34
Chatting with Katelyn Syswerda

Chatting with Katelyn Syswerda

Katelyn Syswerda joins Sami on today's episode, just to chat :)

Enjoy!

Apr 05, 202437:23
Planning the High School Fundraiser

Planning the High School Fundraiser

On today's episode, Pastor Josh interviews Sami about what goes into planning the annual high school fundraiser dinner!

Mar 15, 202430:15